The New Mexico Department of Health operates several administrative offices around the state that oversee regional and statewide office operations. Hours of operation and contact information are provided below.

Yucca Lodge Chemical Dependency Treatment Center

Established in 1977, Yucca Lodge is a facility of the New Mexico Department of Health and is licensed by the State.

The Lodge is a on the campus of Fort Bayard Medical Center near Silver City. Yucca Lodge is adjacent to the Gila National Forest. The secluded setting encourages our residents to focus on treatment and to reflect on the roles of addiction and of recovery in their lives. Treatment stays average 4 or more weeks depending on resident treatment needs.

Philosophy

At Yucca Lodge, we believe that alcohol and drug dependence—addiction—is a disease. We support and value the 12–Step approach and use a variety of clinical and educational interventions with demonstrated effectiveness in treating chemical dependency. The program is flexible and individualized in order to address each resident’s specific substance use history and mental health needs.

Successful treatment and recovery require hard work and major changes in behavior, attitude, and lifestyle. Our program is highly structured and requires residents’ active and willing participation in all aspects of treatment.

Our goal is to empower residents to reclaim their lives and accept responsibility for their actions past, present and future.

Admissions

Applicants must be 18 years or older. Only voluntary admissions are accepted. No one will be admitted with pending legal obligations including pending incarceration. All medical, mental health or dental problems and medications must be disclosed and discussed prior to admission for your safety.